Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Systems Lead

Ellaway Blues Consulting; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for an EPC client in Southeast Houston. You will lead a project execution team, manage scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables for petrochemical projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in design/construction, and preferably a Texas PE license or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering is required.
• 5+ years of in-depth experience in engineering design and construction in petrochemicals.
• Texas Professional Engineer license preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• Strong knowledge of power system studies (load flow, short circuit, motor-starting, relay coordination).

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities and lead a project execution team.
• Oversee scope, quality of work, schedule, budgets, and execution planning.
• Identify scope changes and coordinate change management.
• Specify power distribution systems from 120V to 35kV for industrial projects.
• Develop one-line diagrams, data sheets, load lists, motor schematics.
• Facilitate acceptance of design deliverables for package issuance.
• Validate equipment ratings and perform cable-sizing/load evaluations.
• Prepare cost-competitive man-hour estimates and support proposals.

Skills

Power system studies

Arc flash evaluations

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Texas PE license (preferred)

Tools

ETAP

PowerTools SKM

AutoCAD

Microstation

SmartPlant Electrical

Job description

Ellaway Blues Consulting is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineer for an EPC client in Southeast Houston. You will lead a project execution team, manage scope, schedule, budgets, and deliverables for petrochemical projects.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years in design/construction, and preferably a Texas PE license or the ability to obtain within 12 months. Proficiency in ETAP, SKM, AutoCAD, Microstation, and SmartPlant Electrical is desirable.